Tag: Ephemera

Posted in The Advertising

A poll for the ladies

Tampax once asked; Which one does NOT use Tampax? I think it’s the lady on the upper right. She can’t be bothered with having a…

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Pig bristle toothbrush ad
Posted in Flotsam The Advertising

Fun facts to know and tell

There is something wrong with this, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Apparently pigs used to brush their teeth with their own…

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Posted in Ephemera Flotsam

PIONEER CLUB: The honest Casino

The famed Pioneer Club lays it on the line in this 1948 gaming guide; “Maybe you’ll TAKE the SLOT MACHINES… or vice versa!” Nevermind the…

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REPAID TOILET SEATS with PLASTIC WOOD
Posted in Flotsam

Be your own boss! Help people avoid butt splinters!

At first glance, I thought this old magazine ad was suggesting that I should start a career in the exciting world of toilet seat repair….

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A shoebox of matches
Posted in The Matchbooks

HEY! MATCHBOOKS!

I found a whole shoebox of matchbooks in the office closet! Looks like there are some good old ones in there too. I don’t know…

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Ice cream man changes your oil
Posted in The postcards

Service Your Scooter!

Wow, you were supposed to go in every month? Even with that business, this poor guy had to moonlight at the malt shop! I hope…

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Old primer illustration looks like mugging
Posted in Ephemera

Street Robbery!

I have an old “Fun with Tom and Betty” primer, it is not as valuable or popular as Dick and Jane. I can kind of…

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1962 sew-in replacement pockets
Posted in Flotsam

Patient Pockets

Ever prepared, my mother-in-law kept these extra pockets on hand, for about fifty years I’d guess? It was just in case there was a need…

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Matchbook 1950's New Mexico Ranchettes
Posted in The Matchbooks

New Mexico Land Grab

These half acre lots, even back in the 40’s and 50’s, seem like a good deal, with clean water, fresh air, road access… all for…

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Posted in Ephemera Flotsam

Worst. Party. Ever.

I was thinking about surprising my wife with a birthday party this year. Our living room is not configured to have people hiding behind the…

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